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Solve one-step addition and subtraction equations with decimals and fractions
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Q. Evaluate.
- Align and subtract: Align the decimal points and subtract the numbers.To subtract, we start from the rightmost digit and move to the left. If a digit in the top number is smaller than the digit below it, we need to borrow from the next left digit.
- Subtract thousandths: Subtract the digits in the thousandths place ., so we write in the thousandths place.
- Subtract hundredths: Subtract the digits in the hundredths place ., so we write in the hundredths place.
- Subtract tenths with borrowing: Subtract the digits in the tenths place . Since is smaller than , we cannot subtract from without borrowing. However, there is a in the ones place, so we can borrow from there.
- Borrow from ones and add to tenths: Borrow from the ones place and add to the tenths place.Now we have tenths instead of tenth.______, so we write in the tenths place.
- Subtract ones: Subtract the digits in the ones place ().After borrowing, we have in the ones place.______, so we write in the ones place.
- Write final answer: Write down the final answer.The result of the subtraction is .
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